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2013USK 18PlayStation, Xbox75 % positive19.99 €

A stylized Suda51 hack-and-slash in cel-shaded visuals where you play contract executioner Mondo Zappa, slicing through twelve quirky episodes with a katana. Dodging, countering and an eccentric, edgy tone define the experience.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Strong soundtrack

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In short: Games like Killer Is Dead

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Killer Is Dead special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

90 %Match

2013USK 18PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified96 % positive19.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Killer Is Dead: melee combat with weapons or fists, gripping boss fights and a strong soundtrack.

A blistering PlatinumGames hack-and-slash where cyborg ninja Raiden parries and freely slices enemies apart with Blade Mode. Over-the-top boss fights and a legendary metal soundtrack make it a cult classic.

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No More Heroes III

Boss fights as highlights

Travis Touchdown slashes his way up a galactic assassin ranking in a wacky alien-invasion setting. Fast hack-and-slash combat, flamboyant boss fights and irreverent humor define the experience.

Transformers: Devastation

Sci-fi setting

A fast Platinum Games-style hack-and-slash brawler with a cel-shaded look inspired by the 80s cartoon. You switch between Autobots, chain combos and dodges, and transform into vehicles on the fly.

Furi

Boss fights as highlights

Furi is a pure boss-rush duelist where you mix sword combat, parrying and twin-stick shooting in intense one-on-one fights. Each guardian has a distinct style, backed by bold comic-inspired art and a driving electronic soundtrack.

Comix Zone

Distinctive, stylised art style

A retro beat-'em-up where you fight through the panels of a comic book as its artist, Sketch Turner. The comic-page presentation, with panel transitions and tearable page borders, makes it distinctive, and it is quite tough.

Bayonetta 3

Distinctive, stylised art style

A fast, flamboyant hack-and-slash where witch Bayonetta chains stylish combos using Witch Time and huge demon summons. Over-the-top presentation, a multiverse plot and precise dodging define the experience.

No More Heroes

Melee combat with weapons or fists

As otaku assassin Travis Touchdown, you slash your way up a ranked assassin league with a beam katana. Punk style, offbeat humor and flashy boss fights give it a distinct personality.

Lollipop Chainsaw

Distinctive, stylised art style

A loud, campy zombie hack-and-slash where you play cheerleader Juliet, carving through undead hordes with a chainsaw and pom-poms. The comic-book look, cheeky dialogue and rock soundtrack give it its unique flavor.

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